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<blockquote data-quote="Vigwyn the Unruly" data-source="post: 2438004" data-attributes="member: 20345"><p><strong>Keith Vargas, PhD: Dedicated Hero 1, Academic</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Name:</strong> Keith Vargas, PhD</p><p><strong>Player:</strong> Vigwyn the Unruly</p><p></p><p><strong>Class:</strong> Dedicated Hero</p><p><strong>Starting Occupation:</strong> Academic (neuroscience postdoc)</p><p><strong>Character Level:</strong> 1</p><p><strong>XP:</strong> 0</p><p></p><p><strong>Age:</strong> 32</p><p><strong>Gender:</strong> Male</p><p><strong>Height:</strong> 5'10"</p><p><strong>Weight:</strong> 184 lbs</p><p><strong>Eyes:</strong> Brown</p><p><strong>Hair:</strong> Very dark brown to black, w/ graying temples</p><p><strong>Skin:</strong> Caucasian with average complexion</p><p></p><p><strong>Abilities:</strong></p><p>[code]</p><p> Stat Points</p><p>STR 11 03</p><p>DEX 09 01</p><p>CON 12 04</p><p>INT 16 10</p><p>WIS 14 06</p><p>CHA 12 04</p><p>Total 28</p><p>[/code]</p><p><u><strong>Explanations of ability scores:</strong></u></p><p><strong>Strength:</strong> I am of slightly less than average strength. However, I have extensive knowledge of the neuromuscular system from my research (I have three published papers in the area), and this knowledge allows me to leverage the strength that I do have to accomplish what an average person could.</p><p><strong>Dexterity:</strong> I am of slightly less than average dexterity. I'm not very fast, don't react particularly quickly, and don't have great aim.</p><p><strong>Constitution:</strong> I am of slightly better constitution than the general population. I don't get sick very frequently and have quite good stamina. However, I do find certain challenges quickly overwhelm me, such as extreme heat, or I would have given myself a higher score.</p><p><strong>Intelligence:</strong> My test scores place me in the top 99.6th percentile. That means that if you grab a thousand people at random, only 4 of them will be as smart as I am. If you grab a hundred at random, chances are I'll be the smartest.</p><p><strong>Wisdom:</strong> I have lived a rich life full of varied experiences. I am happily married and a father of three. I was raised in an enlightened but spiritual home. I have had many setbacks in my 32 years, but have used all of them to learn valuable lessons about life. I have a classic liberal arts education, but also keep up with the latest in current events, politics, and cutting-edge technology.</p><p><strong>Charisma:</strong> I am relatively empathetic and reasonably handsome. Additionally, as a scientist, I have a modicum of social status and I have learned to use this to my advantage. So, my charisma is a little bit higher than average.</p><p></p><p><strong>HP:</strong> 7 (1d6+1)</p><p><strong>AC:</strong> 10 (10 -1 Dex, +1 Def bonus)</p><p></p><p><strong>Initiative:</strong> -1 (Dex)</p><p></p><p><strong>BAB:</strong> +0</p><p><strong>Speed:</strong> 30'</p><p></p><p><strong>Fort:</strong> +2 (+1 base, +1 Con)</p><p><strong>Ref:</strong> -1 (+0 base, -1 Dex)</p><p><strong>Will:</strong> +3 (+1 base, +2 Wis)</p><p></p><p><strong>Reputation:</strong> +1</p><p><strong>Action Points:</strong> 5</p><p><strong>Wealth Bonus:</strong> +7</p><p></p><p><strong>Melee:</strong> +0 (+0 BAB, +0 Str)</p><p><strong>Ranged:</strong> -1 (+0 BAB, -1 Dex)</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Skills:</strong></u> (4/2)</p><p>As an Academic, I'm adding Research to my class skills list, and taking a +1 competence bonus to Knowledge (behavioral sciences) and Knowledge (earth and life sciences)</p><p><strong>Computer Use:</strong> +7 (+3 Int, +4 ranks)</p><p><strong>Knowledge (behavioral sciences):</strong> +8 (+3 Int, +4 ranks, +1 competence) <em>Note: my undergraduate degree in a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, with a Concentration in Psychology</em></p><p><strong>Knowledge (current events):</strong> +9 (+3 Int, +4 ranks, +2 Educated feat)</p><p><strong>Knowledge (earth and life sciences):</strong> +10 (+3 Int, +4 ranks, +1 competence, +2 Educated feat) <em>Note: to make this character more in line with the real me, I would prefer to add only half of my bonus to earth sciences checks, and use the full bonus only for life sciences checks</em></p><p><strong>Knowledge (technology):</strong> +7 (+3 Int, +4 ranks)</p><p><strong>Research:</strong> +7 (+3 Int, +4 ranks)</p><p><strong>Sense Motive:</strong> +6 (+2 Wis, +4 ranks)</p><p><strong>Treat Injury:</strong> +8 (+2 Wis, +4 ranks, +2 Healing Knack talent) <em>Note: I can perform surgery without penalty, from Surgery feat; in reality, I perform lots of animal surgeries in my work</em></p><p></p><p><u><strong>Feats:</strong></u></p><p>Educated [Knowledge (current events) and Knowledge (earth and life sciences)]: 1st level</p><p>Surgery: 1st level</p><p>Simple Weapons Proficiency: Academic</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Languages:</strong></u></p><p>In reality, I only speak English fluently. However, I have some familiarity with both Russian and French from classes I took in Junior High and High School, and I am proficient with technical and scientific jargon. Instead of giving the character bonus languages, perhaps I can play the character as proficient in technical and scientific jargon, and make level checks to understand things written in French or Russian.</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Talents/Special Abilities:</strong></u></p><p>Healing Knack: 1st level (I have kids, and am a trained live animal neuroscientist)</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Allegiances:</strong></u> (in order of importance)</p><p><strong>My Family.</strong> This includes primarily my wife and three kids, but also applies to my extended family.</p><p><strong>Rationalism.</strong> I believe that reason and objective observation are better than faith both in guiding how we understand this world and in deciding how to treat one another. I have a generalized distrust of people whose faith is the most important thing in their lives. However, I know this is an ugly character trait of mine, and I try to see the best in people regardless of their religious views; I constantly remind myself that some of the people I admire most (for example, my mother) have very deep faith.</p><p><strong>America.</strong> I love my country and consider myself a patriot in the Jeffersonian tradition. I consider America to be the greatest country on the face of the earth. However, my patriotism does not rise to the level of Jingoism, and I am concerned that many in America today are using the concept patriotism to erode our traditions of personal freedom and liberty. Rather than believing "My country, right or wrong", I have an intense desire to make America an even better place, a place that lives up to its best ideals. I believe America has been, and should continue to be, a beacon of hope in the world.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vigwyn the Unruly, post: 2438004, member: 20345"] [b]Keith Vargas, PhD: Dedicated Hero 1, Academic[/b] [b]Name:[/b] Keith Vargas, PhD [b]Player:[/b] Vigwyn the Unruly [b]Class:[/b] Dedicated Hero [b]Starting Occupation:[/b] Academic (neuroscience postdoc) [b]Character Level:[/b] 1 [b]XP:[/b] 0 [b]Age:[/b] 32 [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Height:[/b] 5'10" [b]Weight:[/b] 184 lbs [b]Eyes:[/b] Brown [b]Hair:[/b] Very dark brown to black, w/ graying temples [b]Skin:[/b] Caucasian with average complexion [b]Abilities:[/b] [code] Stat Points STR 11 03 DEX 09 01 CON 12 04 INT 16 10 WIS 14 06 CHA 12 04 Total 28 [/code] [u][b]Explanations of ability scores:[/b][/u] [b]Strength:[/b] I am of slightly less than average strength. However, I have extensive knowledge of the neuromuscular system from my research (I have three published papers in the area), and this knowledge allows me to leverage the strength that I do have to accomplish what an average person could. [b]Dexterity:[/b] I am of slightly less than average dexterity. I'm not very fast, don't react particularly quickly, and don't have great aim. [b]Constitution:[/b] I am of slightly better constitution than the general population. I don't get sick very frequently and have quite good stamina. However, I do find certain challenges quickly overwhelm me, such as extreme heat, or I would have given myself a higher score. [b]Intelligence:[/b] My test scores place me in the top 99.6th percentile. That means that if you grab a thousand people at random, only 4 of them will be as smart as I am. If you grab a hundred at random, chances are I'll be the smartest. [b]Wisdom:[/b] I have lived a rich life full of varied experiences. I am happily married and a father of three. I was raised in an enlightened but spiritual home. I have had many setbacks in my 32 years, but have used all of them to learn valuable lessons about life. I have a classic liberal arts education, but also keep up with the latest in current events, politics, and cutting-edge technology. [b]Charisma:[/b] I am relatively empathetic and reasonably handsome. Additionally, as a scientist, I have a modicum of social status and I have learned to use this to my advantage. So, my charisma is a little bit higher than average. [b]HP:[/b] 7 (1d6+1) [b]AC:[/b] 10 (10 -1 Dex, +1 Def bonus) [b]Initiative:[/b] -1 (Dex) [b]BAB:[/b] +0 [b]Speed:[/b] 30' [b]Fort:[/b] +2 (+1 base, +1 Con) [b]Ref:[/b] -1 (+0 base, -1 Dex) [b]Will:[/b] +3 (+1 base, +2 Wis) [b]Reputation:[/b] +1 [b]Action Points:[/b] 5 [b]Wealth Bonus:[/b] +7 [b]Melee:[/b] +0 (+0 BAB, +0 Str) [b]Ranged:[/b] -1 (+0 BAB, -1 Dex) [u][b]Skills:[/b][/u] (4/2) As an Academic, I'm adding Research to my class skills list, and taking a +1 competence bonus to Knowledge (behavioral sciences) and Knowledge (earth and life sciences) [b]Computer Use:[/b] +7 (+3 Int, +4 ranks) [b]Knowledge (behavioral sciences):[/b] +8 (+3 Int, +4 ranks, +1 competence) [i]Note: my undergraduate degree in a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, with a Concentration in Psychology[/i] [b]Knowledge (current events):[/b] +9 (+3 Int, +4 ranks, +2 Educated feat) [b]Knowledge (earth and life sciences):[/b] +10 (+3 Int, +4 ranks, +1 competence, +2 Educated feat) [i]Note: to make this character more in line with the real me, I would prefer to add only half of my bonus to earth sciences checks, and use the full bonus only for life sciences checks[/i] [b]Knowledge (technology):[/b] +7 (+3 Int, +4 ranks) [b]Research:[/b] +7 (+3 Int, +4 ranks) [b]Sense Motive:[/b] +6 (+2 Wis, +4 ranks) [b]Treat Injury:[/b] +8 (+2 Wis, +4 ranks, +2 Healing Knack talent) [i]Note: I can perform surgery without penalty, from Surgery feat; in reality, I perform lots of animal surgeries in my work[/i] [u][b]Feats:[/b][/u] Educated [Knowledge (current events) and Knowledge (earth and life sciences)]: 1st level Surgery: 1st level Simple Weapons Proficiency: Academic [u][b]Languages:[/b][/u] In reality, I only speak English fluently. However, I have some familiarity with both Russian and French from classes I took in Junior High and High School, and I am proficient with technical and scientific jargon. Instead of giving the character bonus languages, perhaps I can play the character as proficient in technical and scientific jargon, and make level checks to understand things written in French or Russian. [u][b]Talents/Special Abilities:[/b][/u] Healing Knack: 1st level (I have kids, and am a trained live animal neuroscientist) [u][b]Allegiances:[/b][/u] (in order of importance) [b]My Family.[/b] This includes primarily my wife and three kids, but also applies to my extended family. [b]Rationalism.[/b] I believe that reason and objective observation are better than faith both in guiding how we understand this world and in deciding how to treat one another. I have a generalized distrust of people whose faith is the most important thing in their lives. However, I know this is an ugly character trait of mine, and I try to see the best in people regardless of their religious views; I constantly remind myself that some of the people I admire most (for example, my mother) have very deep faith. [b]America.[/b] I love my country and consider myself a patriot in the Jeffersonian tradition. I consider America to be the greatest country on the face of the earth. However, my patriotism does not rise to the level of Jingoism, and I am concerned that many in America today are using the concept patriotism to erode our traditions of personal freedom and liberty. Rather than believing "My country, right or wrong", I have an intense desire to make America an even better place, a place that lives up to its best ideals. I believe America has been, and should continue to be, a beacon of hope in the world. [/QUOTE]
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